Iowa Hawkeyes to Play Purdue Boilermakers at Principal Park

The baseball teams will face off in a 3-game series in May.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:50am

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The Iowa Hawkeyes baseball team will close out their regular season with a three-game series against the Purdue Boilermakers at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa. The series will take place from Thursday, May 14 through Saturday, May 16, with autograph sessions for fans each day when the gates open.

Why it matters

This matchup between two Big Ten conference rivals at a neutral site stadium in the state capital will provide an exciting end-of-season showcase for college baseball fans in Iowa. Principal Park is a popular venue that has hosted many high-profile baseball events over the years.

The details

The three-game series between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Purdue Boilermakers will take place at Principal Park in Des Moines. Tickets are currently on sale for the event. Hawkeye players will be available for autograph sessions when the gates open each day of the series.

  • The series will take place from Thursday, May 14 to Saturday, May 16, 2026.
  • Gates will open each day with autograph sessions for fans.

The players

Iowa Hawkeyes

The baseball team from the University of Iowa, a member of the Big Ten Conference.

Purdue Boilermakers

The baseball team from Purdue University, a member of the Big Ten Conference and a rival of the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Principal Park

A baseball stadium in Des Moines, Iowa that has hosted many high-profile college and professional baseball events.

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What’s next

Tickets for the three-game series are on sale now through the Principal Park box office and website.

The takeaway

This late-season matchup between two top Big Ten baseball programs at a neutral site in the state capital will provide an exciting showcase for college baseball fans in Iowa.